Good infographics or good data design has to begin with a secret or an insight that can only be revealed through the design of that data a particular way.
Jonathan Harris, Founder of Cowbird
speaking at CreativeMornings/NewYork (*watch the talk)
Who’s Been Working In America?
Jobs are definitely a top of mind subject. Did you know that manufacturing jobs were the largest sector of employment in 1960, yet today the category has fallen to 6th place? In this interactive visualization, browse who has been working in America over the past 50 years by sector, gender or age. Or take a look at GE’s expert opinion on the subject and tweet your own thoughts about key insights uncovered. This is best viewed in Safari, Chrome, Firefox and IE9.
Only 31% of available jobs actually require a bachelor’s degree and many pundits are starting to question the value of college. Is a vocational degree a better investment? What do you think? LIKE this post and COMMENT below!
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Your taxes are due today. Here’s our breakdown of whether the 1 percent is paying its fair share. Plus, find out how long it takes a 1 percenter to amass enough disposable income to buy a helicopter!
#Facebook #Worlddominance
Not only is Facebook now as big as the entire Internet was in 2004, but its total user base eclipses the population of many countries
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We just released all of our most recent magazine’s content up on our site. GOOD 024: The Data Issue is our look at the world of data, and the ways in which it influences—both negatively and positively—our lives.
Click through to see all of the amazing stories. And, if you haven’t yet, be sure to pick up a copy, since it really is so nice to hold in your hands and flip through.
In June, New York became the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage. Here’s a look at how attitudes toward marriage are changing across the nation.
(Click on the title above to learn more.)Via Column Five for Good.is
If you couldn’t make it out to our launch party for The Data Issue, then we offer you the chance to feel like you were there by looking at our treasure trove of drunken infographics made by attendees.
Click through to see the rest, and make sure to try and make your own for fun (alcohol optional)!
The Best Drunken, Hand-Drawn Infographics from Our Data Issue Launch Party - Media - GOOD
From the Black Death to the measles, rapidly spreading viruses have taken a toll on humanity for centuries. Here’s a look at the biggest and deadliest pandemics ever.
A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five Media
Infographic: The Deadliest Disease Outbreaks in History - Health - GOOD
In many countries, a significant percentage of the population survives on just a few dollars a day. Here’s a look at the distribution of consumption in several developing nations.
A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five Media
Ninety percent. That’s the amount of ocean life depletion since 1950 and a figure too dry to make most people pay attention. Presented visually, however, the statistic takes on new strength, and as a pie chart splattered in spray paint across an urban wall, the fact-as-street-art becomes unavoidable for any passerby.
With the help of a new pie chart stencil by interactive media artist Golan Levin, creating politically charged graffiti just got a bit easier. The fully customizable “Infoviz Graffiti” toolkit allows users to quickly swap out the numbers and letters and adjust the slice of the pie.
Customizable Stencil Lets Anyone Make Street Art Infographics - Design - GOOD
According to the United Nations, unsanitary water kills more people worldwide than war. As the precious water supply dwindles, it may prove to be more than just a crisis for developing countries.
A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five Media
Infographic: Lack of Clean Water Access Worldwide - Health - GOOD
Approximately one billion people live in chronic hunger and more than one billion live in extreme poverty. Most are small farmers in the developing world. Helping these farming families to be more productive is one proven solution to reducing poverty and hunger. Simple solutions like the ones shown here are helping make a difference in the lives of smallholder farmers and their families.
Transparency: Simple Innovations Help African Farmers Thrive - Health - GOOD
Did you know there have been more deportations under Obama than under Bush?
This is just a portion of an incredibly informative infographic from Deportation Nation. Click through to see the whole thing.
